This week we taste the 2010 release of the Brooks Janus and the Idealist Historian. We’ve enjoyed previous vintages of both of these wines, and we were excited to share these.

Do you agree with the general press assessments of vintage quality?

John Lyon from Idealist Wines sent us a nice email in December and some samples shortly afterward. Thanks! We enjoyed all three of them, and we’re excited to share some thoughts on some Oregon wines that are new to us. We taste the 2010 Aristocrat Gewurztraminer, the 2009 Diplomat Pinot Noir, and the 2009 Historian Pinot Noir.

Out of the wines that have been released already, what is your favorite 2010 Oregon Pinot Noir?

Check them out at idealistwines.com